United States Foreign Relations During World War II

Theodore Achilles, born 1905, was a state department official in Washington, DC and Britain between the years 1944 and 1947. He speaks about the relationship between the U.S., Britain, and the Soviet Union. He describes the openness in sharing information between Britain and the U.S. and the close ties they had. He also mentions several prominent diplomats and discusses their effectiveness in dealing with various situations.

Samuel D. Berger, born 1911, was initially U.S. labor attaché in Britain during World War II, but later became ambassador to South Korea. He speaks about his involvement in the Lend-Lease mission and his advice on the European Coal Organization. He discusses the generally warm relations with Britain and the worsening relations with the Soviet Union. After Britain's virtual withdrawal from Greece, Berger was sent to swing the trade unions away from Communist influence.

Waldemar Gallman, born 1899, was deputy chief of mission to Britain during World War II. He discusses American relations with the British, their freedom in sharing information, and the idea that Britain still had "something to share" (their extensive experience in foreign service) despite their financially weakened condition and the rise of American power. He also speaks about American relations with the Soviet Union and how, near the end of the war, they worsened until the Soviets were seen as a threat.

Waldemar Gallman, born 1899, had a full career in the foreign service department. He began in Latin America, was deputy chief of mission in Britain during World War II, and later became ambassador to Poland, South Africa, and Iraq. He discusses the Lend-Lease program, his duties at the American Embassy in Britain, and the friendly sharing of information between Britain and the U.S. Many descriptions of diplomats and politicians are given, such as Harry S. Truman, Woodrow Wilson, and W. Averell Harriman. As ambassador to Poland, he saw the effects of Communist influences, and describes Communist domestic servants attempting to obtain information. He also speaks about the continuing distrust of the Soviets by the U.S and Britain after World War II.